MUKAH: An old government quarters in Balingian here was razed to the ground in a wee hour fire today (Feb 4). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Mukah station were deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call around 4.02am. “On arrival, the
PADAWAN: The new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) building in Semenggok will begin construction at the end of the year. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the project was still in the planning and design process as well as to review its budget. “We will also have to do a briefing
SERIAN: Two villages in the Siburan area have been affected by floods due to continuous heavy rain which began last night. The Civil Defence Force (APM) reported that by 12.30 am (Feb 3), heavy rain had caused water to rise in these villages. “In Kampung Mundai, water entered 15 houses,
BETONG: A 10-foot long crocodile has the Civil Defence Force (APM) to thank for after it was literally ‘let off the hook’ by the rescuers. The reptile got itself ensnared by a huge fishhook at the riverbank in Kampung Hilir and was unable to move. APM personnel were alerted to
KUCHING: The Matang District Scout Council (MPDM) paid a courtesy call on Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, who is also the MPDM president, on yesterday (Feb 2). The delegation was led by Matang District Scout Commissioner Abdul Rahim Abol, aimed to brief Fazzrudin about the activities and programmes in Matang
KUCHING: Business chambers of commerce and industry associations applauded the state government’s performance in achieving the highest revenue ever in history. The Association of Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai opined that this was a positive sign for Sarawak. “Leaving aside whether the
PADAWAN: The community must change its mindset and habits when it comes to solid waste management to preserve the cleanliness and wellbeing of the environment. Padawan Municipal Council MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said that the practice of recycling and maintaining cleanliness, especially in residential areas, should start from oneself.
SERIAN: Youth organisation Saberkas is inclusive in reaching out to communities in need of help. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Syed Aman Ghazali said this commitment will continue to be key to the success of the organisation which has turned 50.
SERIAN: The axe has come down on the contractor assigned to upgrade Jalan Tan Sri Abang Ikhwan here for failing to complete the job after two years. The termination will be put into effect by the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) which will appoint a new contractor to finish the
SERIAN: Sarawak will continue efforts to pursue its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Syed Aman Ghazali. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) said she was satisfied with what has been agreed on regarding MA63 during Prime Minister Datuk
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